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    Caribbean Cruise, and the Azores

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    Cruise Highlights (includes optional tours): Relax on the white sands of a Caribbean beach this Easter! Our Easter cruise from the Caribbean to the Azores, calls at Barbados, Trinidad, Tobago, St Vincent, Martinique and St Maarten, before returning to Europe in style, with a stop at the idyllic Azores.

    We visit both islands of the nation of Trinidad and Tobago, discover the French island of Martinique and learn more about the cultural diversity of these Caribbean islands. Cruise Themes: Vistas - Classical Music, Choirs at Sea and Luxury Travel. Cruise Themes: Seasonal - Easter Cruise. Fly/Cruise.

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    Date Arrive Depart Destination
    March 2012
    Thu 29 Late Night Bridgetown, Barbados
    Fri 30 Early PM Late Night Kingstown, St Vincent
    Sat 31 Early AM Late PM Fort de France, Martinique
    April 2012
    Sun 01 Early AM Late PM Roseau, Dominica
    Mon 02 Early AM Late PM St John's, Antigua
    Tue 03 Early AM Late PM Philipsburg, St. Maarten
    Tue 10 Early AM Early PM Ponta Delgada, Azores
    Sat 14 Early AM Dover, UK
    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN
    • Bridgetown, Barbados, Barbados
    • Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

    • TOUR B - ESCAPE TO BEQUIA
    • Kingstown, St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Departing from the quayside we shall board the traditional West Indies sailing schooner ‘The Friendship Rose’ for a light breakfast of coffee, tropical fruits and chilled juices before hoisting the sails and setting sail for Bequia.

    • TOUR C - AQUA TERRA
    • Kingstown, St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Departing from the quayside, we shall travel to the Leeward Coast of St Vincent on a tour, which gives us the best of both land and sea.

    • TOUR E - GARDENS OF ST VINCENT
    • Kingstown, St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Our tour will begin with a drive through the bustling capital of Kingstown, where we will be able to see both the historical and modern buildings.

    • TOUR D - MUSTIQUE
    • Kingstown, St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Mustique lies approximately 12 miles from Kingstown and only measures three miles by one and a half miles.

    • TOUR A - KINGSTOWN HIGHLIGHTS
    • Kingstown, St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Our highlights tour will begin with a drive through the bustling capital of Kingstown – the centre of commercial activity within St Vincent.

    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN
    • Kingstown, St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

    • Tour G - VERMONT NATURE TRAIL
    • Kingstown, St Vincent, St Vincent & The Grenadines
    • Located in the southern interior of St Vincent, the Vermont Nature Reserve comprises 10,870 acres and offers a chance for us to see the island's rare parrot in its natural habitat.

    • TOUR C - 4X4 ADVENTURE
    • Fort de France, Martinique, Martinique
    • Departing our ship in our 4x4 vehicles, we pass along the main road as we travel to Saint Joseph. Here we enter private land, crossing shallow waters before heading off-road to drive through the natural rainforest, where we can appreciate the surrounding vegetation.

    • TOUR A - DISCOVER MARTINIQUE
    • Fort de France, Martinique, Martinique
    • We travel to St Pierre, which was once considered to be the cultural capital of Martinique. Known at one time as ‘the Paris of the Caribbean’, the town was destroyed in 1902 by a volcanic eruption, often referred to as the worst volcanic disaster of the 20th century, killing around 30,000 people.

    • TOUR B - MARTINIQUE BY LAND & SEA
    • Fort de France, Martinique, Martinique
    • Our tour begins from the quayside, where we board a motorboat for an approximate one and a quarter hour sail along the west coast.

    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN
    • Fort de France, Martinique, Martinique
    • Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

    • TOUR D - SNORKELLING IN MARTINIQUE
    • Fort de France, Martinique, Martinique
    • On this tour we have the opportunity to explore the fascinating underwater world as we snorkel amongst the marine life of Martinique.

    • TOUR F - CHAMPAGNE SNORKELLING
    • Roseau, Dominica, Dominica
    • Underwater geothermal springs vent gasses in the form of thousands of warm bubbles giving us the feeling of swimming through a giant glass of Champagne. And that’s not all – the reef here is quite spectacular, we can expect to see a myriad of sea life including sponges, lobster, parrot fish and a resident population of Hawksbill turtles.

    • TOUR G - EMERALD POOL & BEACH TRANSFER
    • Roseau, Dominica, Dominica
    • The Emerald Pool is located in the Morne Trois Piton National Park, and an approximate 15-20 minute walk through the exotic rainforest will take us to the 40-foot cascading waterfall.

    • TOUR D - WONDERS OF WAITU KUBULI RIVER TUBING
    • Roseau, Dominica, Dominica
    • This once-in-a-lifetime adventure is all about the water on the island! Waitu-Kubuli, meaning ‘tall is her body’, is the original Carib name for Dominica. The rugged mountainous landscape has produced an abundance of natural wonders such as rivers, waterfalls, lakes and valleys.

    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN
    • Roseau, Dominica, Dominica
    • Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

    • TOUR A - DOMINICA’S FAVOURITES
    • Roseau, Dominica, Dominica
    • Our tour begins with a visit to Morne Bruce, a 120 metre (400 feet) elevation, for a panoramic view of the city of Roseau – an ideal photo opportunity.

    • TOUR E - RAINFOREST AERIAL TRAM
    • Roseau, Dominica, Dominica
    • Dominica’s aerial tram is the only one of its kind outside Central America. Join us on this rainforest adventure!

    • TOUR G - CASTAWAYS BEACH ESCAPE
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Castaways restaurant lies on a beautiful beach in Jolly Harbour on the west coast of Antigua. Here we will have some free time to let the sun warm our body and the beach soothe our soul as we enjoy one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, located in the lush tropical landscaped marina.

    • TOUR G - CASTAWAYS BEACH ESCAPE
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Castaways Restaurant lies on a beautiful beach in Jolly Harbour on the west coast of the Antigua. Here we will have some free time to let the sun warm our body and the beach soothe our soul as we enjoy one of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, located in the lush tropical landscaped marina.

       

    • TOUR R - LOBSTER LUNCH & CHAMPAGNE CRUISE
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • On this tour we can indulge ourselves aboard the Mystic catamaran as we sail along the beautiful coastline of Antigua.

    • TOUR O - ANTIGUA YACHT RACING
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Our tour today combines a panoramic tour of the island and an exciting yacht race. It is a little bit of everything to suit those who want to see the sights in a more exclusive and unique way.

    • ST JOHN'S - INFORMATION
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • It is thought that the Arawaks first inhabited Antigua about 2,000 years ago; around 1200 AD they were evicted by the Caribs. It was not until 1493 that Columbus first sighted Antigua, and named it after a church in Seville, Spain. The British colonised the island in 1632, and in 1674 Sir Christopher Codrington arrived to establish the first sugar plantation. By the end of that century, the plantation economy had developed, slaves were imported and the central part of the island was stripped of its forests and replanted with sugar cane. In the early 1800's, the sugar market began to falter. With the abolition of slavery in 1834, the plantations collapsed and were consolidated under the control of a handful of landowners. Antigua finally achieved independence in 1981.

      For reference, the currency of Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, although US Dollars are widely accepted.

    • TOUR D - HELICOPTER FLIGHT OVER VOLCANIC MONTSERRAT
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • If there’s one tour we’re really going to ‘push the boat out’ for, perhaps this should be it! Our entire tour of Montserrat is over the ‘exclusion zone’, which is an area that has been designated off limits to ground transportation for the past few years. What better way to view it than by Bell helicopter!

    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

    • TOUR S - STEEL PAN LESSON & BEACH
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Our tour begins with a short drive to Coconut Grove Beach, located at Dickenson Bay. Upon arrival, we can learn to play the sound of Caribbean music on a steel pan.

    • TOUR Q - CIRCLE ANTIGUA BY SEA
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Today’s tour will allow us to enjoy a full circumnavigation of Antigua’s magnificent coastline - think you have seen all that Antigua has to offer? Wait until you experience the views by sea!

    • TOUR F - MONTSERRAT
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • This tour offers a rare and exclusive opportunity to visit Montserrat, and to witness an active volcano from a safe distance.

    • TOUR A - SPECTACULAR ANTIGUA
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Antigua is home to a beautiful 26 square kilometre (ten square mile) National Park in which lies the famous English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard. It will take us approximately 35 minutes to reach the National Park, where we shall stop at four sites of interest.

    • TOUR Q - CIRCLE ANTIGUA BY SEA
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Today’s tour will allow us to enjoy a full circumnavigation of Antigua’s magnificent coastline - think you have seen all that Antigua has to offer? Wait until you experience the views by sea!
       

    • EXC. TOUR - BEAUTIFUL BARBUDA
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • This tour offers us a unique and exclusive opportunity to visit Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda, famed for its deserted pink sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Just 27 miles north of Antigua, and covering 62 square miles, Barbuda was once a popular holiday destination for Princess Diana.

      THIS EXCLUSIVE TOUR HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY - PRE BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED

    • TOUR D - HELICOPTER FLIGHT OVER VOLCANIC MONTSERRAT
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • If there’s one tour we’re really going to ‘push the boat out’ for, perhaps this should be it! Our entire tour of Montserrat is over the ‘exclusion zone’, which is an area that has been designated off limits to ground transportation for the past few years. What better way to view it than by Bell helicopter!

    • TOUR N - CRUSOE ISLAND ESCAPE
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • The island is Antigua’s oldest owner-operated excursion, now in its 38th year, and is one of Antigua’s best-kept secret hideaways.
       

    • TOUR F - MONTSERRAT
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • This tour offers a rare and exclusive opportunity to visit Montserrat, and to witness an active volcano from a safe distance.

    • TOUR R - LOBSTER LUNCH & CHAMPAGNE CRUISE
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • On this tour we can indulge ourselves aboard the Mystic catamaran as we sail along the beautiful coastline of Antigua.

    • TOUR N - CRUSOE ISLAND ESCAPE
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Departing from the quayside, we shall have a short drive to Hodges Bay Club where we shall join our boat for a brief ten-minute transfer to our private and secluded island for the day, Prickly Pear Island. The island is Antigua’s oldest owner-operated excursion, now in its 37th year, and is one of Antigua’s best-kept secret hideaways.

    • TOUR C - JEEP SAFARI
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • This tour gives us a chance to see beautiful places on the island, which are inaccessible by bus, but no problem for our open-sided, four-wheel drive Land Rover jeep. Hold on to your hats for this fun-filled, off-road adventure!

       

    • TOUR H - SWIMMING WITH STINGRAYS
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • From the pier we will take a short transfer through the scenic interior of Antigua to the quaint fishing village of Seatons. Here the professional staff at Stingray City will greet us.

    • TOUR C - JEEP SAFARI
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Hold on to your hats for this fun-filled, off-road adventure!

    • TOUR EXC - BEAUTIFUL BARBUDA
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • This tour offers us a unique and exclusive opportunity to visit Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda, famed for its deserted pink sand beaches and crystal clear waters.

    • TOUR A - SPECTACULAR ANTIGUA
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • Our journey through the centre of the island takes us past quaint villages, which epitomise the typical West Indian style and culture.
       

    • TOUR H - SWIMMING WITH STINGRAYS
    • St John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    • The amazing animals will surprise us with their gentleness. These once feared ‘beasts’ will find a special new place in our heart and provide us with unforgettable memories.

       

    • TOUR A - ISLAND TOUR & BUTTERFLY FARM
    • Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
    • Departing from Philipsburg, we will travel along the Great Salt Pond and through Sucker Garden where we shall pass by the monument that marks the Dutch/French border. Our coach will then continue on through the French Quartier D’Orleans, before arriving at the butterfly farm.

    • TOUR B - GOLDEN EAGLE CATAMARAN CRUISE
    • Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
    • The Golden Eagle will anchor off a white sandy beach located on the calm side of the island. We may swim in the quiet cove, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters to explore coral formations teeming with fish, or bob around on a large beach float.

    • TOUR G - AN ISLAND UNDER TWO FLAGS
    • Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
    • We will depart the quayside by coach on a tour that will explore this island ruled by two nations; by the Dutch to the south and the French to the north.

    • TOUR H - RENDEZVOUS BEACH TOUR
    • Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
    • Our tour today will take us to a charming beach bar and restaurant located on the delightful Orient Beach – locals critically acclaim this area as the ‘French Riviera of the Caribbean’, with more than one and a half miles of white sand, fringed by coconut palms and sea grape trees.

    • TOUR F - HIDDEN FOREST HIKE
    • Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
    • An approximate 35 minute coach journey will take us away from the hustle and bustle of modern life to experience the tranquillity of Loterie Farm, a private nature reserve and historical site.

    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN
    • Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
    • Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

    • TOUR E - ST MAARTEN 12-METRE CHALLENGE
    • Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
    • Recognised as a truly unique tour, the St Maarten Americas Cup 12-Metre Yacht regatta offers us a fantastic opportunity!

    • TOUR F - FURNAS VALLEY
    • Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
    • From Ribeira Grande, we proceed along the north coast, passing en route Santa Iria Belvedere and the Tea Plantation at Gorreana, before arriving at the summit of Pico do Ferro Belvedere, which overlooks the magnificent Furnas Valley.

    • TOUR D - JEEP SAFARI
    • Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
    • An ideal opportunity to see the beautiful places on the island, which are inaccessible by bus!

    • TOUR A - SETE CIDADES CRATER LAKES
    • Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
    • Leaving Ponta Delgada by way of the coastal road, we pass through a number of picturesque villages before arriving at Feteiras.

    • TOUR E - CITY WALKING TOUR & GARDENS
    • Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
    • Our tour will begin with a visit to the city centre, where we shall walk through some of the most interesting streets of downtown Ponta Delgada.

    • TOUR C - FIRE LAKE & RIBEIRA GRANDE
    • Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
    • Ribeira Grande is the oldest town on the north coast and has a Portuguese feeling, evident in the house facades and verandas.

    • TOUR A - CANTERBURY ON YOUR OWN
    • Dover, UK, United Kingdom
    • For those who have visited Canterbury before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect.

      PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR WILL OPERATE FOR CRUISE M1213IJM ONLY

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    Braemar

    Experience an elegant and captivating atmosphere when you cruise on Braemar

    During her recent major refit and lengthening, Braemar added over eighty passenger cabins and suites with balconies, bringing the standard occupancy up to 929. Voted 'The Best Refurbished Ship' in Cruise Critic's 'Editor's Pick Awards' 2009, she is also the second of our ships to feature a pub, which, on occasion, offers entertainment in the form of a late night comedian or jazz.

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    Fly cruise information

    Please find the flight options for this cruise below. NB: please note that some flights may touch down en-route to either pick up or set down other passengers joining or leaving the ship, or to re-fuel.

    Flight No Departure Airport Departs Arrival Airport Arrives
    TOM096 Gatwick (LGW) 29 Mar 2012  AM Barbados (BGI) 29 Mar 2012  PM
    TOM058 Gatwick (LGW) 29 Mar 2012  AM Barbados (BGI) 29 Mar 2012  PM
    TCX184 Manchester (MAN) 29 Mar 2012  AM Barbados (BGI) 29 Mar 2012  PM

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